AUDITIONS FOR:”Shrek the Musical" (Musical Comedy)First Stage Theatre CompanySat Jan 6 from 11am-6pmSun Jan 7 from 2pm-5pmPea Ridge United Methodist Church5747 East Pea Ridge Road, Huntington, WVSHOW DATES:May 4,5,6 at Huntington High School AuditoriumThe show is a co-production with the Developmental Therapy Center in Huntington and First Stage, and will include children with special needs as performers.https://www.facebook.com/events/102250143913714/

AUDITIONS FOR:"Wolf's Head - A Tale of Robin Hood and the Sheriff" (Play)by John JohnsonAstral Theatre CollectiveSat Jan 6 from 2pm-5pmSun Jan 7 from 2pm-5pmPerformances will take place at the Alban Arts Center, March 16-18, 23-25, 2018. Possible school shows on first Friday of performances.

AUDITION INFORMATION for THE LITTLE MERMAID. Audition requirements are different and very specific for this show. Attendance at both nights of auditions is required. Please read the following thoroughly and feel free to ask questions if something does not make sense. Hopefully, this process will make the best use of everyone's time. Thanks! We hope to see lots of people at auditions.

If you have any questions please contact Melanie Cornelison-Jannotta at Melanie@paramountartscenter.com.This will be a large cast of close to 100 people. We need singers, dancers and actors. Auditions are open from ages 10 – adult. Those under the age of 14 are encouraged to have had some previous theatre experience, but it is not required.With the exception of the role of Flounder (whose age can vary) ALL leads will be ages 15 – adult.

THOSE AUDITIONING WILL NEED TO BE AT BOTH MONDAY AND TUESDAY AUDITIONS.

MONDAY, JANUARY 22 – ALL VOCAL AUDITIONS ONLYMonday, January 22 at 4:30 pm will be the vocal audition for ages 14 and under. All of this group should prepare “Under the Sea” measures 9-40.

Monday, January 22 at 6:00 pm vocal auditions for those interested in the role of King TritonPlease prepare “If Only – Triton’s Lament” measures 1-12

6:00 pm – Everyone of all ages will learn a dance combination. Those who can tap will have an additional tap combination so please bring tap shoes.

7:00 pm – People who are being considered for ensemble/dance/or non-speaking roles will be released.

7:15 pm – Reading from the script in various combinations. You may be asked to read multiple parts and may be asked to sing again.

Thursday, January 25 – Cast list will be posted by noon on the Paramount Players Facebook page and the Paramount Arts Center Facebook page.

1st Rehearsal and cast meeting will be Monday, February 5 at 6:00 pm

• No appointment is necessary, but please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled time to fill out your audition forms.• If you are interested in multiple roles, please have all of the requested songs prepared.• Sheet music will be available beginning January 2, 2018 at the box office Monday – Friday from 9 am – 5 pm• Samples of the vocal music will be placed on the Paramount Players Page and the Broadway sound track is available on itunes.• Everyone is required to sing with the accompanist and not a track.• Please be prepared to “act” your character during the vocal audition• For character traits or personality please watch the Broadway production clips available on youtube.• Please make sure to bring all of your conflicts between February 5 – March 24. Regular rehearsals will be Monday – Thursday from 6-9 pm with occasional Saturday rehearsals will be required as needed.

There will be an audition workshop on Tuesday, January 9 at 6:00 pm for ages 10 – adult at the Paramount. The cost is $10 per person. You will get an advantage in learning the movement and tap combination early and also have a chance to sing and/or read and have constructive advice on how to make your audition stand out. The workshop is not mandatory. Private coaching sessions can also be arranged with theatre, music and dance artists to help prepare. (This is optional and fees vary on length of private class, etc.)

The remaining parts(many of which are speaking, singing and or dancing will sing the ensemble song for auditions) These characters may also have multiple parts (Example a sailor may also play a chef or a Prince later in the show)

Pilot – Captain of Eric’s Ship(Male)Sailors (Males)Grimbsy (larger part with speaking and solo singing) – Mature Male Flounder (Large role, Ariel’s best friend) A fish Male (Can be any age) sings and dancesSea Creatures – This will be made up of those ages 10 – 14 and older as well, must dance and sing and be able to move comfortably on stageMersisters – 6 daughters of King Triton – Ariel’s sisters – Must sing and danceGulls – Male or female any age – Must sing and TAP DANCEMaids – Sing and dance ensemble females all ages and typesChefs – sous staff of Chef Louis male or female singers and dancersPrincesses and Princes – Singers and Dancers